Enhance your cybersecurity expertise by mastering the critical concepts of vulnerabilities and their mitigation strategies. This course provides an in-depth exploration of asset discovery, vulnerability scanning types, and frameworks essential for securing digital environments. You'll gain hands-on insights into interpreting vulnerability scanner outputs and utilizing the CVSS framework to evaluate and prioritize risks effectively.
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Vulnerability Types and Concepts
This course is part of CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) Specialization
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What you'll learn
Implement asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, and threat modeling techniques for network security.
Analyze vulnerability scanner outputs and apply frameworks like CVSS for effective prioritization.
Mitigate software vulnerabilities using secure coding and SDLC best practices.
Navigate risk management, system maintenance, and governance in organizational settings.
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There is 1 module in this course
In this module, we will delve into the fundamentals of vulnerability management, exploring tools and techniques for asset discovery, scanning, and prioritization. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of industry-standard frameworks, learn to interpret vulnerability scanner outputs, and apply strategies for mitigation. This section also covers related concepts such as risk management, governance, and secure coding practices to fortify systems and reduce attack surfaces effectively.
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16 videos3 readings1 assignment
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